So far the moral of our story is just when life becomes predictable, God turns it upside down... But this is just the beginning!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Cornbread Apple Mac n' Cheese

The long-awaited event is here - I am posting the recipe for Cornbread Apple Mac n' Cheese! I first trial-ran this dish at a barbecue this fall, and it went over as a big hit! Jim took the leftovers into church the next day and the dish went over just as well. In fact, I have yet to meet a person who had tried this dish and not loved it. Jim's mouth waters just thinking about it!So here is the recipe... enjoy!

-Melt 2 Tbsp butter and olive oil in skillet. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add cornbread crumbles, remove from heat.-Cook noodles according to package.-In saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook until golden (about 2 minutes).-Slowly whisk in half and half and milk, stir until thickened and slightly darkened (about 3 minutes). Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon.-Slowly add cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.-Mix in cooked noodles and apples, stir until combined.-Pour into greased 2 1/2 qt casserole dish and top with cornbread mixture.-Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

*Note: Jim can't eat onions, so I skip the whole first step and place the cornbread crumbles by themselves on top. I also have yet to have whole milk or half and half on hand when making this, so I substitute evaporated milk and water (according to the recommended amounts) instead.

About Me

Daja (AKA wife, labor & delivery nurse, writer of this blog) and Jim (AKA husband, worship/youth pastor extraordinaire, unknowing participant in this blog) have been married since December 17, 2006 and welcomed their daughter Halle Arianne on June 14, 2010.